Madewell's Loving the Streets for Spring

She's talking about their spring collection, which is classic Madewell (if you can be three-years-old and have classics), and 90% inspired by what she sees people wearing on the streets of New York. She mentioned the runways, and how while it's fun to see the spectacle the clothes aren't exactly realistic everyday get-up which makes actual style, and creativity, the really aspirational thing in fashion right now.

The other 10%'s inspired by travel, and the sometimes crazy but always unique pieces you pick up on an especially great trip. Working those pieces — whether it's a blanket from Argentina or a straw hat from Australia — into a modern wardrobe is half the fun.

Together those inspirations make for a colorful relaxed collection of expertly layered separates (this is J.Crew's little sister after all). Gingham shirts tucked into olive eyelet shorts, mid-calf length skirts in beige chiffon with worn in brown belts and long boho dresses topped with leather jackets. The accessories — peep-toe booties, worn in satchels and pretty simple jewelry — are so easy you'll want to stock your closet come spring. Click through for more photos of the collection.